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Judy A. Sgro

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-05

55 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Ellis Ross (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my focus over the last 15 years has always been about indigenous consultation and the accommodation of aboriginal rights and title. The original Trans Mountain pipeline did not get 100% consent from all participating first nations, but the project still went ahead. For the Pacific link pipeline, will the government be pursuing 100% consent from all participating first nations?”

Statement grade

Average 75 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Claims 62%Reasoning 38%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 34 wordsI share the member’s concerns. I believe that every member of the House shares the member’s concerns about ensuring that indigenous communities are at the table 100% of the time.Unearned certainty Those discussions are heartfelt. Reasoning · 21 wordsThe decisions that will be made should ultimately be made with all of them as a group, and as Canadians together.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 47

5 of 6 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “I share the member’s concerns.”It expresses agreement with the concern raised but gives no position on requiring 100% consent.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “I believe that every member of the House shares the member’s concerns about ensuring that indigenous communities are at the table 100% of the time.”It speaks to shared concern for indigenous communities being at the table, not to the consent question asked.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “Those discussions are heartfelt.”It comments on the tone of discussions without addressing whether full consent will be pursued.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “The decisions that will be made should ultimately be made with all of them as a group,”It describes how decisions should be made but does not state whether 100% consent will be required.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “and as Canadians together.”It adds a general point about acting as Canadians together, not the consent standard asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 52

1 of 6 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “every member of the House shares the member’s concerns”Asserts what all 300-plus members believe without any source or basis.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-19